Sustainability
MADE WITH PURPOSE
For over 70 years, North States has built trusted gates and play yards that families rely on for safety and quality. Today, that same dedication extends to caring for our environment. From responsibly sourced wood to recyclable plastics, we're creating safer homes and a healthier planet — one product at a time.
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED MATERIALS
We take pride in using materials that respect both people and the planet.
Sustainably Harvested Wood
Our natural wood gates have an organic beauty all their own. The gates are crafted from sustainably sourced forests, which are carefully managed and regulated. Trees are replaced with seedlings as they mature and fall.
Sustainably sourced wood minimizes the impact of logging on forests and the surrounding wildlife, helping to preserve the environment for future generations.
Safe Finishes and Testing
All of our products are tested for toxins and lead content, and all pass our rigorous testing and U.S. government standards for lead, VOCs, PVCs and other heavy metals content.
Made from solid woods such as poplar, maple, beach, ash or basswood, our natural wood gates are unfinished/untreated – however, some of the wood parts may have a light coating of non-toxic wax to assist in the sliding of the panels.
Our plastic gates and plastic play yards are made of non-toxic polypropylene and pigments that contain no heavy metals (no lead), no Phthalates or PVCs and are BPA free.
Expanding Sustainable Design
Meet the next generation of safety gates the Renew Collection — thoughtfully made for modern families who care about sustainability.
♻️ Made from 100% recycled plastic
Fully recyclable at end-of-life
Pressure-mounted, no-drill installation
✋ Easy, one-hand operation for parents
Available in modern, nature-inspired colors like Sea Grass, Sandstone, Slate Blue, and Pure White
✅ Tested for safety and durability — the quality you expect from North States
By repurposing plastic waste into reliable, family-safe gates, we’re helping close the loop — creating durable products that protect both your home and the planet.
RECYCLABILITY
Sustainability doesn't stop at production. We think about every stage of our products' life cycle.
All components of our natural wood gates are recyclable; from the wood, to the gliders and latches. The wood can be recycled by chipping for use as feedstock to particle board. The plastic gliders are a polypropylene which is fully recyclable. Finally, all hardware such as screws/latches can be recycled as scrap steel.
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The plastic used in our plastic gates and play yards is recyclable under plastic number 5. Also, all hardware such as screws/latches can be recycled as scrap steel. Check with your local recycling program to see what types of materials are accepted before attempting to recycle.
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In addition, all of our cardboard packaging is 100% recyclable.
We're continually exploring new materials, reducing packaging waste, and improving our processes to lessen our environmental footprint to support safer homes and a greener world.